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pH/ORPMonitor
Model Q46P/R

INTRODUCTION.
Measurement and control of pH is important in a wide variety of industries. Water
and wastewater, boiler feed water, high purity water, food processing wash water,
chemical plant cooling water, and many other aqueous systems require reliable pH
monitoring. ATI’s Model Q46P pH monitor provides the combination of durability,
accuracy, and versatility required for virtually any pH monitoring or control
application. The Model Q46R provides the same reliable monitoring for Oxidation-
Reduction Potential (ORP) applications.
ATI’s Q46 platform represents our latest generation of monitoring and control
systems. Control features have been expanded to include an optional 3rd analog
output or an additional bank of low power relays. Digital communication options now
pH/ORP sensors include Profibus DP, Modbus RTU, or Ethernet IP variations.

Sealed Reference System ...

for Longer Sensor Life
 ATI’s Q46P & Q46R monitors
provide a wide variety of options
to adapt to your application requirements.

pH Monitor ORP Monitor

FEATURES.
Sensor Options. Choice of either “differential” or “conventional” PID Output. Standard PID control function assignable to
pH sensors. Differential sensors provide reliable, long lasting one analog output.
service in demanding applications while conventional sensors
provide a lower cost alternative for clean water applications. Digital Communications. Three digital communication
protocols are available: Profibus DP, Modbus RTU, or
Calibration. Automatic buffer recognition simplifies calibration. Ethernet IP.

Auto-Cleaning. Automatic “Air Blast” sensor cleaning system Relay Outputs. Three SPDT relays are standard, with
available for reducing maintenance in applications where relay functions programmable for alarm, control, or trouble
sensor fouling is a problem. indication. An additional three internal low-power relays
provide control of the automatic sensor cleaning function.
AC or DC Power Options. Power options include universal
100-240 VAC +/- 10% or 12-24 VDC. Flexible Mounting. NEMA 4X (IP-66) enclosure is suitable
for wall, pipe, or panel mounting.
Analog Output Options. Two isolated 4-20 mA outputs are
standard, with an option for a third output if required. Default Clear Display. Back-lit large LCD display provides clear
setting provides analog outputs for pH/ORP and temperature. visibility in any lighting conditions. A scrolling second
line on the display provides additional information and
programming prompts.

ELECTRONIC MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS

[pH] 0 to 14 Three SPDT, 6A @250 VAC, 5A @24 VDC
Display Range Relays
[ORP] -1000 to +2000 mV (3 additional SPST non-isolated, 1A @30 VDC optional)
Accuracy 0.5% of selected range 4-digit, 0.75” numeric LCD with 12-digit second
Display
Repeatability 0.3% of selected range line, LED back light.
Non-Linearity 0.1% of selected range Enclosure NEMA 4X (IP-66) Polycarbonate, V-0 flammability
Temperature Drift 0.01% of span/°C Operating
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Conditions
100-240 VAC +/- 10% , 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max. ;
Power Weight 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) with sensor, flowcell and accessories
12-24 VDC, 500 mA max.
Two isolated 4-20 mA, 500 Ω load max. Digital Output Options for Profibus DP, Modbus RTU, or Ethernet IP
Analog Outputs
(3rd output optional)
AUTOMATIC SENSOR CLEANING.
Accurate pH (or ORP) measurement requires that sensing
surfaces be clean. The surface of a pH glass element covered
with biological or chemical coatings will not provide reliable
measurements and must be removed, either automatically or
manually. Sensor fouling is rarely an issue in potable water
or high purity water applications, but wastewater treatment,
raw water monitoring, and many industrial water monitoring
applications demand regular sensor cleaning. With operations
and maintenance personnel often in short supply, sometimes
simple yet critical cleaning functions can be overlooked until
inaccurate measurements cause other problems.

Auto-Clean Sensor

Trust the Original

Air-Blast System.
ATI’s Q-Blast option provides the ideal answer for automatic pH or ORP sensor cleaning. Employing a unique “air-blast”
cleaning method, sensors can be cleaned as often as necessary without operator attention. Pulses of pressurized air
delivered through a nozzle at the tip of the sensor remove accumulated solids from critical sensing surfaces, resulting in
accurate and reliable measurements.

The Q-Blast Auto-Clean assembly is housed in a NEMA 4X enclosure suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The system
includes an integral compressor and air-pulse control components, with a power supply for the entire air supply system
incorporated into the design. A simple connection to the Q46P or Q46R monitor provides the sequencing for the system
and allows the operator to select cleaning frequencies as often as once every hour to as little as once every 999
hours. To insure performance in extremely
cold conditions, a thermostatically controlled
heater is included in the assembly, allowing
operation down to -40°C.

A Blast of Air
keeps the
Auto-Clean
Sensor
Clean!
Auto-Clean System with Integral Air-Blast
CONVENTIONAL SENSORS.
There is no single pH sensor that fits every application. Sensors designed for harsh environments do not necessarily
work as well in high purity water. Understanding the difference between various sensor types will help you choose
the best sensor for your application.

The most widely used pH sensors contain a hydrogen ion sensitive glass measuring electrode and a silver/silver
chloride reference element. The reference element is sealed inside the sensor body filled with an electrolyte and
electrically connected to the outside solution through one or more porous reference junctions. The glass electrode is
in direct contact with the measured solution.

Conventional sensors are a good alternative for clean water applications with conductivity above about 50
microsiemens (µS). They typically provide an operating life of 1-3 years depending on the application and are
relatively inexpensive. They are available in submersible or in-line versions and a clear flowcell is also available.
Maximum cable length is 25 feet (7.7 m) for this type of sensor. A preamplifier in a NEMA 4X enclosure is available
for applications requiring longer distances between the sensor and monitor.

Submersible Sensor Twist-Lock Sensor Sealed Acrylic Flowcell

(with or without pipe adapter)

High Purity Water Sensor

For simpler applications such as filtered potable water, high purity
boiler feed water, pharmaceutical grade water, or very cold clean
water applications, conventional sensors can be a better choice. In
clean applications where there is little to attack the reference system,
this type of sensor provides a much lower impedance sensor that
can be used without an internal preamplifier, making the cost of the
sensor significantly less. In addition, special versions of this sensor
are available that provide high flow reference systems allowing better
stability in very low conductivity water applications. ATI can help with
your application questions.

Superior Sensor Technology

for Advanced Process
Measurement. High Purity Water Sensor & Flowcell
DIFFERENTIAL SENSORS.
In this type of sensor, the silver/silver chloride reference
element has been replaced by a pH sensitive glass
electrode identical to the measuring electrode. This
second glass electrode is housed in a chamber filled with
pH 7 buffer which provides a stable reference. A high
surface area reference junction electrically connects this
reference system to the pH measuring element. The
result is that pH is measured by the voltage difference
between the two pH sensitive glass elements.

Differential pH sensors are the best choice for

demanding applications such as wastewater, plating
baths, aggressive industrial process water, or higher Differential Sensors
temperature applications. They are especially good in
applications containing sulfur compounds that tend to poison the silver/silver chloride reference element found in conventional
sensors. Because they are designed with replaceable reference junctions and have internal preamplifiers, these sensors tend
to significantly outlast conventional sensors.

SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring Range 0 to 14 pH, -1000 to +2000 mV Sensor Cable 6 conductor plus 2 shields, HDPE jacket
Sensitivity 0.002 pH; 0.2 mV Temperature Range -5 to 95°C (23 to 203°F)
0.02 pH; 2 mV (per 24 hours, Pressure Range 0-100 PSIG
Stability
non-cumulative) Max. Flow Rate 10 ft (3 m) per second
PEEK, ceramic, titanium, glass, Viton, Max. Sensor to
Wetted Materials EPDM, Platinum or Gold (ORP only) 316SS 3,000 ft (914 m)
Analyzer Distance
with Sanitary or insertion body styles
1” NPT Convertible
Temperature Sensor Body Options 1-1/4” Insertion
Pt1000 RTD
Compensation 1-1/2” or 2” Sanitary-style

SENSOR MOUNTING OPTIONS.

Convertible-style sensors may also be used
with a modified 1” flow tee that accommodates
the pipe thread on the front of the sensor.
Sample flows directly toward the face of the
sensor to prevent build up of solids. When
using this sensor for submersion application,
hardware is available for mounting the
sensor to standard handrails, facilitating
sensor removal for cleaning and calibrating.

The 1-1/2” or 2” union mount systems can

be used with pipe sizes up to 2 inches.
The union mount hardware allows for easy
removal of the sensor from the hardware 1” Flow Tee Union-Mount
without twisting the sensor cable.

Special insertion mounting hardware is available for applications requiring the removal of the sensor from a process line or
tank without shutting off the sample flow in the line. This hardware is available in 316SS or CPVC construction.
 Q46P/R ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL Q46 A-B-C-D-E pH/ORP Monitor MODEL Q25 A-B-C Differential Sensor
Suffix A - Measurement Type Suffix A - Electrode Type
P - pH P1 - pH: industrial glass
R - ORP P2 - pH: municipal glass
P3 - pH: antimony metal (HF applications only)
Suffix B - Power R1 - ORP: platinum metal
1 - 100-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz R2 - ORP: gold metal
2 - 12-24 VDC, (requires 300 mA)
Suffix B - Sensor Type
Suffix C - Cleaning System 1 - 1” NPT convertible-style PEEK
1 - No cleaning system 2 - Insertion-style, 316SS
2 - Automatic sensor Air-Blast cleaner, 100-240 VAC +/- 10% 3 - 1-1/2” sanitary-style, 316SS
3 - Automatic sensor Air-Blast cleaner, 12-24 VDC 4 - 2” sanitary-style, 316SS
5 - Auto-Clean Sensor, with nozzle, Noryl (Submersion only)
Suffix D - Digital Output 6 - Convertible-Style, PEEK, with connector (See Note 1 & 2)
1 - None
2 - Profibus DP Suffix C - Sensor Cable Length
3 - Modbus RTU 1 - 15 ft (4.6 m)
4 - Ethernet IP 2 - 30 ft (9.2 m) (standard with Auto-Clean sensor)
3 - 60 ft (18.4 m)
Suffix E - Optional Output - Not Available with Auto-Clean
9 - Special
1 - None
2 - One additional 4-20 mA output
3 - Three additional low power relays (SPST, 0.5 A max.) NOTES:
1 - Sensor with integral connector is not waterproof. Used for indoor applications only.
ACCESSORIES 2 - Suffix B, Option 6 requires 03-0029 cable
05-0094 Panel Mount Bracket Kit 3 - Auto-Clean sensors supplied with 30 (or 60) ft of 1/4” ID PVC tubing
47-0005 2” U-bolt, 304SS depending on sensor cable.
00-1637 Q-Blast Assembly with Power J-Box and Mounting Rails
CONVENTIONAL pH/ORP SENSORS
NOTES: 63-0013 Flow Type pH Sensor, 25 ft Cable, Pt100, Twist-lock
1 - Pipe mount requires two 2” U-bolt (47-0005). 63-0009 Submersible pH Sensor, 25 ft Cable, Pt100
63-0008 Flow Type Pt. ORP Sensor, 25 ft Cable, No Temp., Twist-lock
SENSOR OPTIONS 63-0023 Submersible Pt. ORP Sensor, 25 ft Cable, No Temp.
07-0100 Sensor Junction Box, NEMA 4X 07-0092 Q25 Style Combination Sensor with Connector (requires 03-0029 cable)
31-0057 Sensor Interconnect Cable 07-0149 Q25 Style Combination Sensor, 30 ft Cable
03-0029 Cable Assembly with Connector, 25 ft
CALIBRATION ACCESSORIES
00-0624 Submersion Mounting Hardware for Auto-Clean Sensor 09-0034 pH 4 Buffer, 1000 mL
00-0628 Submersion Mounting Hardware for Standard Sensor 09-0035 pH 7 Buffer, 1000 mL
07-0209 1” NPT Tee, CPVC 09-0036 pH 10 Buffer, 1000 mL
07-0221 1-1/2” NPT Union/Tee Mount, CPVC, No Tee 05-0056 Quinhydrone Powder, 5 g
44-0219 1-1/2” NPT Tee, Schedule 80, CPVC 09-0042 200 mV ORP Solution, 500 mL
07-0210 2” NPT Union/Tee Mount, CPVC, No Tee 09-0043 600 mV ORP Solution, 500 mL
44-0233 2” NPT Tee, Schedule 80, CPVC
00-1391 External Preamp for Conventional Sensors, NEMA 4X
00-1527 Sealed Flowcell for 63-0013 or 63-0008 Sensors
63-0017 3/4” Flow Tee Adapter for 63-0008 or 63-0013 Sensors
63-0021 1” Flow Tee Adapter for 63-0008 or 63-0013 Sensors
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